Bumble and Bumble Styling and Hair Spray

Bumble and Bumble Hairsprays

I have been using Bumble and Bumble Hair Products for many years. I would have to say that their hairsprays are truly my favorite. When I find a hair product that works for me, I stick with it. Sure I like to try out new stuff now and than, but I have not found a hairspray that works as well for my hair as Bumble and Bumble. If you are wondering, I have fine to normal hair.

Here is the Skinny on the two that I use from Bb:

Bb Does it All - Styling Spray

The ultimate session working spray - it gives light hold and subtle degrees of control, plus it helps hair respond to heat tools and gives grip for easier styling.
Who: Anyone (everyone who's anyone - it's a backstage darling of the pros).
When: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion, during styling - layer it on - it's nearly impossible to use too much.
How: Hold about 10 inches away from hair and spray in fluid, even strokes; when using with heat tools, separate hair into sections and mist each just prior to contact; to finish, apply evenly to dry and styled hair and build as many layers as you need.

Bb "Does it All" Styling Spray in the 4 oz Travel Size!

I have used this one the longest and it is by far my most favorite. I love to use this before, during and after I have curled my hair for loose soft curls. I also love to use it after I blowout my hair, to help set the blow out without weighing it down. I really love to use it anytime! I love it so much that I only buy it in the smaller 4 oz size so that I can easily throw it in my hand bag or for traveling.

Bb Spray de Mode  - Hairspray

A multi-dimensional styling tool with flexible hold, workability, exceptional memory and can take heat and repeated brushing - on supermodels and non-supermodels alike.
Who: Anyone.
When: Excellent while styling dry hair with heat tools or as a flexible finishing spray.
How: Hold about 10 inches away from hair and spray in fluid, even strokes; when using heat tools, separate hair into sections and mist each just prior to contact; to finish apply evenly to dry and styled hair.

Bb "Spray de Mode" 10oz Hairspray!

I use this hairspray when I want just a bit more of an extra hold, because honestly I find the styling spray does a great job. I mostly use it when I am going out and want to make sure my hair will be set for the day/night. I love it because it works so well, but still has a very flexible hold. That is what I love most about it! I cannot stand hairsprays that do a great job holding your style, but leave you with that awful stiff hair feeling. This hairspray is just perfect! It holds the style that you have created, but still can even be brushed though to be restyled. I have done an hairstyle, changed my mind, brushed through it and it was good to go! I also want to mention that this hairspray does not leave flakes. I have noticed with a lot of hairsprays (even high end ones) that they leave like these flakes in my hair, and Bb never does. 

Final Thoughts:

Obviously, I love these hairsprays or I would not have been using them for so many years. I have tried many other hairspray in my time but I kept coming back to Bb, so now I just stick with it. I hope this post helped anyone curious about the line or searching for a new hairspray to try. I love it. I also wanted to say that I am sensitive to smells and neither bother me all! I also use a few other styling products from then, I am sure I will post on them one day soon. If you want to check out the full line of products, here is a link to the site. http://www.bumbleandbumble.com/index.tmpl#1

Thanks,

Sik Glam

NYX has Landed at Target

NYX Lands at Target

I am sure if you follow my Blog, it is no big surprise that I am a huge fan of NYX. There are so many reasons why but I will give you the main ones. The make great quality makeup at a great price and they do really unique makeup. Most makeup brands that I find around that price, don't really ever have uniquely named eyeshadow palettes or lip glosses and have the clever cute packaging! So you can imagine my excitement when I found out that they were now available at Target. Sure, I can buy NYX at another beauty store near me, but there was something very special to me that it was going to be at Target. I guess what it came down to was this, I love Target and I go there for a variety of items because it is so convenient. So now I could go to Target and get a cute top, buy some fresh berries and hit up NYX in the beauty aisle on my way out! So I went to NYX's website to see which Target around me had it in stock and I planned on going that weekend. I was so excited, that I actually wore all NYX makeup when I went. Yes, I get way into makeup!!

So, I headed out that weekend and couldn't believe that I could drive five minutes to my destination and literally had to sit in the car and take it all in! I went it and went straight to the NYX display. I took some pictures, but they were from my phone so they are not of the best quality. The display was all lit up like a Christmas tree. I has made a list because I knew I was going to be so excited and forget what I wanted to get from all the excitement. I made a list prior to leaving because they were certain things I wanted from NYX (or had not tried from NYX) and did not want to get caught up in my excitement and forget. I will tell you one thing, I should get a Thank You from NYX because in the around 15-20 minutes that I stood there picking out my items, I talked to about 3 different people who knew nothing of the line and helped sell many items...;)

The NYX Display...:)

So here is what I got:

NYX Eye Shadows:

Love in Paris 12 "Mon Cherie" and
Love in Rio 10 "Escape with Rico" 

I love these two Palettes. There are many to pick from in each line. I picked the Love in Paris one because it seemed to have all my favorite fall colors. I picked the Love in Rio because it had all these beautiful brown tones that will be perfect for day and night!

NYX Butter Gloss:

BLG 02 "Eclair"

This gloss is so buttery soft and true to color. I had not tried NYX's Butter Gloss yet and it lived up to my expectations. It is very creamy and soft, like butter!!

NYX Doll Eye Mascara (Long Lash) in Extreme Jet Black
NYX Incredible Waterproof Concealer in Beige 
NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

All Three of the Eye Products

Swatched: Concealer in Beige, Butter Gloss in Eclair,
Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

I absolutely adore the mascara and how black it is. It gives you a very separated doll eyed lash look. The brush head is very easy to use and has an hourglass shape to it that makes it very user friendly. It has not clumped on me.

I am very happy that I purchased the concealer, because I had not tried a concealer by NYX. I got this one because I thought it would be perfect for spot concealing. I thought the shape of the product would be perfect for touch ups and for on the go. I love how soft and creamy it is. So if you are touching up something, it won't dry it out and just draw more attention to it.

I can't say how well I like the eyebrow pencil because I had to remove it right away. It was way to light for me. I have medium brown hair so I bought medium brown thinking it would be the right color, but I would of needed the dark brown.

I also got a really cool NYX Eye Liner and and a Jumbo Eye Pencil that I forgot to include so I will do a separate post on both!

Final Thoughts:

I am so excited that NYX is now available at Target. I love the Brand and I love the Store, what more could a girl ask for.

Thanks,

Sik Glam

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser - Gentle for Face and Eyes

I fell in love with a face cleanser! I have to say that I have tried many face cleansers (too many to count), mostly because I test out a lot to blog on and I have really never found one that I was like "ok this is it"! The closest I ever came to finding "the one" was Philosophy's Purity Face Wash. Which don't get me wrong, I still love, but I love this one more! I had sampled it months back for a couple of weeks and had it on my "to buy" list when my Philosophy ran out. I knew it was going to cost me more, but I look at my skin care as an investment and I am willing to pay extra, if I truly think it is worth it.

So here is the Skinny on Fresh Soy Face Wash from Sephora:

What it is:
A multitasking gel that gently removes impurities and makeup.
What it is formulated to do:
The Soy Face Cleanser from Fresh instantly whisks away everyday impurities and makeup—even mascara—without stripping the skin of essential moisture. Rich in amino acids, soy proteins support moisture retention, giving skin the appearance of elasticity and firmness. Rosewater balances and tones the skin. Calming cucumber extract and nourishing borage seed oil enrich the formula, which is Fragrance-free and soap-free.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
What else you need to know:
This product is extra gentle and ideal for all skin types. "In the early nineties, there was a buzz about the health benefits of soy, but no one was exploring its effects on the skin. We found that it is highly rich in amino acids, which help with cell turnover and introduced soy to the beauty market in 1999." —Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, Fresh Founders.

So I have become hooked on this face wash, I use it everyday! Before when I was using Purity, I would still find myself grabbing for my other face washes because I just wanted to use them up. I can't go a day without using my Fresh! It leaves my face not only completely clean but very soft and fresh feeling. Usually after I wash my face, I can't wait to put on my serums and moisturizers to get back that soft and supple feeling. With this cleanser, I noticed I didn't grab for for my products right away to get back that feeling. I think the reason has to be that it doesn't strip my skin of it's own moisture and just leaves it feeling Baby Soft. I love how well it cleans my face and that it is compatible with my Clarisonic. My most favorite fact about it has to be that it cleans both your face and your eyes.

This Cleanser works so well with a Clarisonic!

Once again, I will say that this cleanser is on the pricey side ($15.00 for 1.7oz) but I believe that it worth it. You also do not need much at all, so it will last a long time! I use about a large pea size, and it does my entire face and neck. It comes out it a clear gel like form but once you start to massage it in, it starts to turn white and a bit frothy. I just ordered more (because my tube is getting low) in a larger size, since it was more economical because you got more bang for your buck! It also came with a free small Fresh Soy Face Exfoliant, so I can't wait to try that out! I know that some people might read this and think I would never pay that for a face wash, but I look at my skincare products as investments! Your makeup is only going to look as good on, as your skin is looking. Sure there are tips and tricks to make your makeup look better, but I want it to be my skin that makes my face and makeup look so good! I take such good care of my face, that I can honestly say it is one of the reasons that I can wear so many different brands of makeup without any problems. It is like painting on a canvas, if you buy the cheap rough canvas to paint on, the painting is not going to turn out so good. It might look ok from a far, but if you pay a little more for the nicer smooth canvas, the painting is going to be so much prettier! As I always say, "Invest in Skincare, Color you can get Anywhere" SG.

This is about all you need for an Entire Face!

Final Thoughts:

I love this face cleanser and I really can't get enough of it. My most favorite part about it, is that you can use it both on your face and eyes. I can't tell you how many face washes that I have tried out that claimed to be for both, that just either left me still scrubbing my eyes after to get the eye makeup off or left my eyes so badly irritated that I never used it again. I have sensitive eyes for many reasons (allergies, sinus issues, sensitivity to certain ingredients, etc.) and I am so happy to have finally found a two in one (face and eyes) face wash that really does what it says and DOES NOT leave me irritated! So really Thank You Fresh! I am going to leave it at that!

Thanks,

Sik Glam